GREELEY, Colo. — The communities of Greeley and Morgan County are in deep mourning after the heartbreaking death of 16-year-old Musafili Reyubeni, who succumbed to gunshot injuries days after a shooting on November 28. What began as an ordinary Friday afternoon turned tragic when officers rushed to the 800 block of East 20th Street Road around 4 p.m. following reports of gunfire. When they arrived, they found Musafili critically wounded, fighting desperately for his life.
Police officers immediately began lifesaving efforts as chaos unfolded around them. Paramedics soon arrived and transported the teenager to North Colorado Medical Center, where he was placed on life support. As word spread, loved ones gathered in prayer and hope, clinging to the possibility that he might pull through. But on November 30, just two days after the shooting, Musafili passed away, leaving his family and community devastated.
To those who knew him, Musafili was far more than a name in a tragic headline. He was a warm, thoughtful, and joyful young man whose smile made others feel seen and appreciated. Friends describe him as someone who could brighten even the hardest days, while teachers recall a respectful and hardworking student with a promising future. His sudden and violent death has created a deep ache that reaches beyond his family—touching classmates, neighbors, and anyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Police have identified the alleged shooter as 18-year-old Anthony Dominguez, who fled the scene immediately after the incident. Officers later located and arrested him. Dominguez was initially charged with unlawfully aiming a firearm at another and first-degree assault. With Musafili’s passing, authorities have confirmed that additional charges are forthcoming as the case shifts into a homicide investigation.
As detectives continue to piece together the details of what led to the shooting, the community is trying to make sense of a loss that feels both shocking and senseless. Candlelight vigils, online tributes, and messages of support have begun pouring in, reflecting the widespread grief and disbelief that someone so young could be taken so suddenly.
For Musafili’s family and friends, the days ahead will be filled with pain and unanswered questions. Yet they are also holding tightly to the memories of his laughter, his kindness, and the light he brought into their lives. Though his time was brief, the impact he made will continue to live on in the hearts of those who loved him.
